Dental Labs & 3D Printers: The Perfect Marriage
History On Aug. 8, 1980, Chuck Hull filed a patent on a new device that produced three-dimensional objects using “stereolithography”—the world’s first 3D printer. Forty years later, Hull’s gadget is being used by industry, medicine, and dentistry in ways he could have never imagined. Dentistry is rapidly adopting the technology for applications from denture and […]
All About the All-on-4® Screw-Retained Prosthesis
Over 20 years ago, Dr. Paulo Malo, a Portuguese dentist and entrepreneur, developed a breakthrough innovation in dental implantology–the All-on-4® technique. His groundbreaking idea is now recognized worldwide by the dental industry as one of the leading solutions for full-arch dental prosthetic restorations for edentulous patients. Edentulous patients often present with minimal bone to support […]
How to Choose the Right Posterior Crown
Have you walked down the cereal aisle at the local supermarket and couldn’t make up your mind about which box to pick? Have you tried to choose new wallpaper or paint for your den? It’s common to become overwhelmed by too many choices. This is true in dentistry as well. In a simpler time, choosing […]
Why You Should Go Digital with IOS Dentistry
IOS Scanners Intraoral scanners (IOS) are taking the dental industry by storm. No longer do you need rubber bowls and flexible spatulas to mix up that gooey alginate. With intraoral scanners, you can take digital impressions of the patient’s mouth that cause less patient discomfort, are time-efficient, result in impressions that are far more […]
First Choice Dental Lab Acquires Ceramident
For Immediate Release Chicago, Il. – Today, First Choice Dental Lab, a dental laboratory located in Downers Grove, Il., announced its acquisition of competing dental lab, Ceramident, of downtown Chicago. For over ten years, First Choice Dental Lab has been a staple in the greater Chicago area, and this acquisition allows for the company to […]